SKU: A0.742741

2nd edition - new and improved.

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has seven songs and over 14 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love. Each song is also available separately from the publisher link above.

These arrangements can be played with anywhere from 3 to 7 parts, with a great deal of flexibility in instrumentation. This makes it ideal for bands of all types (school, community, or professional). This is one of the most versatile collections you'll ever use!

The songs included in Volume 1 are:
The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory).
My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America, known as God Save the King/Queen in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts. The difficulty level ranges from medium-easy to medium-advanced. The arrangements respect the original style of the composers while greatly expanding the instrument flexibility.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clefs and transpositions to support the following ensembles:
Brass trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
String trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet (all with optional percussion).
Wind ensemble, brass ensemble, string orchestra, full orchestra, and full band.

The parts are described as follows:
Part 1: Main melody. Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 2: Main harmony, possibly some B-section melody. Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 3: Other harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Part 4: Main bass line. Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 5: Other harmony. Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 6: Main melody down an octave, with some additional notes. Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass.
Part 7: Optional percussion (snare drum, bass drum, cymbal) that can be added to any of the above combinations, or skipped entirely.

We recommend the following combinations:
Trio: Parts 1, 2, 4 (#4 works better than #3 for trio).
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Sextet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Septet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!

SKU: A0.742743

2nd edition - new and improved.

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has seven songs and over 14 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love. Each song is also available separately from the publisher link above.

These arrangements can be played with anywhere from 3 to 7 parts, with a great deal of flexibility in instrumentation. This makes it ideal for bands of all types (full orchestra, string orchestra, chamber orchestra, school, community, or professional). This is one of the most versatile collections you'll ever use!

The songs included in Volume 1 are:
The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory).
My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America, known as God Save the King/Queen in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts. The difficulty level ranges from medium-easy to medium-advanced. The arrangements respect the original style of the composers while greatly expanding the instrument flexibility.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clefs and transpositions to support the following ensembles:
Brass trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
String trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet (all with optional percussion).
Wind ensemble, brass ensemble, string orchestra, full orchestra, and full band.

The parts are described as follows:
Part 1: Main melody. Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 2: Main harmony, possibly some B-section melody. Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 3: Other harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Part 4: Main bass line. Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 5: Other harmony. Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 6: Main melody down an octave, with some additional notes. Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass.
Part 7: Optional percussion (snare drum, bass drum, cymbal) that can be added to any of the above combinations, or skipped entirely.

We recommend the following combinations:
Trio: Parts 1, 2, 4 (#4 works better than #3 for trio).
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Sextet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Septet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!

SKU: A0.722610

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has 15 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love.

This version is arranged for 3, 4, or 5 bass instruments as listed below. We also have a version for 3, 4, or 5 treble instruments, and another version with 3-7 mixed parts that can expand all the way to a full band.

To demonstrate the flexibility of this collection, the audio clip has America the Beautiful performed as a bassoon quintet and a trombone trio.

The songs included in Volume 1 are:

The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory).
My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America, known as God Save the King/Queen in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clef and transposition to support the following ensembles:

Brass trio, quartet, and quintet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, and quintet.
String trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, and quintet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, and quintet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Bassoon trio, quartet, and quintet.
Trombone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Euphonium trio, quartet, and quintet.
Cello trio, quartet, and quintet.


The parts are described as follows (part ranges are given in concert pitch, where C4 is middle C):

Part 1 [D3-Ab4] is the main melody. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello.
Part 2 [G2-Eb4] has some B-section melody and harmony. Alto/Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 3 [F2-C4] is the main bass line. Bass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 4 [G2-Bb3] is additional harmony. Alto/Bass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.
Part 5 [E2-C4] is other harmony. Bass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass.

We recommend the following combinations:

Trio: Parts 1, 2, 3.
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.


Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!

SKU: A0.722609

Volume 1 of our Patriotic collection contains four classic patriotic tunes and three complete Sousa marches. Altogether this has 15 minutes of music that both you and your audience are sure to love.

This version is arranged for 3, 4, or 5 treble instruments as listed below. We also have a version for 3, 4, or 5 bass instruments, and another version with 3-7 mixed parts that can expand all the way to a full band.

To demonstrate the flexibility of this collection, the audio clip has America the Beautiful performed as a clarinet quintet and a trumpet trio.

The songs included in Volume 1 are:

The Star-Spangled Banner (US National Anthem), by John Stafford Smith.
America the Beautiful, by Samuel Ward.
Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory).
My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America, known as God Save the King/Queen in England).
Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa.
Washington Post March, by John Philip Sousa.
Semper Fidelis, by John Philip Sousa.

Each song is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts.

This collection contains a full score, as well as individual parts in all the appropriate clef and transposition to support the following ensembles:

Brass trio, quartet, and quintet.
Woodwind trio, quartet, and quintet.
String trio, quartet, and quintet.
Mixed trio, quartet, and quintet.
Clarinet trio, quartet, and quintet.
Saxophone trio, quartet, and quintet.
Trumpet trio, quartet, and quintet.
Viola trio, quartet, and quintet.


The parts are described as follows (part ranges are given in concert pitch, where C4 is middle C):

Part 1 [D4-Ab5] is the main melody. Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 2 [G3-Eb5] has some B-section melody and harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola.
Part 3 [F3-C5] is the main bass line. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Viola, Cello.
Part 4 [G3-Bb4] is additional harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Part 5 [E3-C5] is other harmony. Bb Clarinet, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Viola, Cello.

We recommend the following combinations:

Trio: Parts 1, 2, 3.
Quartet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quintet: Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.


Be sure to also check out our three volumes of Christmas Carols for All!

SKU: A0.522188

This essential collection may be all you ever need for your wind instruments at Christmas. It's a bargain price too! These arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used as interludes in a service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral or congregational singing. The publication consists of a four-staff score in concert pitch together with fifteen separate parts in various transpositions plus a simplified optional keyboard part. The left hand plays only the bass part most of the time, with the right hand part kept as simple as possible. These four-part arrangements use flexible instrumentation so that you can exercise considerable control over the instrumental voicing or use them for non-standard ensembles. You can also create interesting instrumental tone color by omitting groups of instruments. If the ensemble is large enough you could omit brass instruments in the quieter sections, or use a solo trumpet against a woodwind background. There are endless possibilities.
The complete set includes: Part 1 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 2 in B flat, E flat and C; Part 3 in B flat, E flat, F and C and Part 4 in B flat, E flat and C. Parts 1 and 2 in C have been printed an octave higher than the pitch shown in the score because invariably the parts lie too low for flute or oboe. For elementary players, a Part 1 in C (low) is included at concert (score) pitch. Parts 3 and 4 in C are in the bass clef. The arrangements could be played by virtually any combination of conventional wind band instruments. Using the optional keyboard part they could also be used as solos, duets or trios. The scores and all the parts are contained in a single 190-page PDF file. Please note that these arrangements are not necessarily compatible with other Kirkpatrick arrangements published by Glyn Joseph Editions. The collection incuers the following favorite carols: Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria); Lo, How a Rose E’er blooming (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen); O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); The First Noel; Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Bransle de l’Officiel); O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis); Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn); Go Tell It on the Mountain; O Little Town of Bethlehem (St. Louis); O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël); Silent Night (Stille Nacht); Away in a Manger (Mueller); Joy to the World (Antioch); O Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum); We Three Kings (Kings of Orient); I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Waltham); What Child is This? (Greensleeves); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas (Tempus Adest Floridum) and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

SKU: A0.524568

A medley of two Christmas carols, this stirring, triumphant sax trio for two alto saxes and tenor sax is musically shaded by quiet, prayerful moments of reflection and brightened by joyful bursts of praise.  Mood, tempo and time signature changes add to the dramatic impact of the music as a worship experience.  It's a sweeping musical journey that celebrates the miracle of Jesus' birth.  Recommended for Christmas plays, pageants and programs, holiday recitals and Christmas concerts as well as traditional Christmas church services and other seasonal worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, Christmas play overture and special music.  15 pages of music (that includes the score, separate two-page parts for alto sax 2 and tenor sax and a three-page part for alto sax 1).  Concert Key: C minor / Eb major.  Alto Sax Key: A minor / C major.  Tenor Sax Key: D minor / F major.

SKU: A0.807062

7 CHRISTMAS CAROLS for WOODWIND TRIO (unaccompanied)
Take your Woodwind Trio Christmas caroling with these 7 popular titles!

A ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
51 measures.  Grade 3+.  Key: F - F# - G - Ab - A - Bb
Meter: 3/4 - 2/4 - 4/4.   Performance time approx. 1:30
Flute: F4 - G6 Clarinet: F3 - D5 (written) Bassoon: F2 - F4

B THE FIRST NOEL
56 measures.  Grade 3+.  Key: Bb – C.   Meter: 6/8 - 4/4

Performance Time approx 2:30
Flute: D4 - A6 Clarinet: A3 - D6 (written) Bassoon: G2 - Eb4

C GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE
27 measures.  Grade 4.  Key: F – G.  Meter:12/8 - 6/8.  Time approx. 1:30
Flute: E4 - G6 Clarinet: A3 - D6 (written) Bassoon: F2 - G4

D IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR
35 measures.  Grade 3.  Key: Bb.  Meter: 6/8.   Time approx. 1:05
Flute: Bb4 - G6 Clarinet: A3 - B5 (written)(or Alto Flute) Bassoon: D2 - Eb4

E JOY TO THE WORLD
62 measures. Grade 3.  Key: Bb - C – D.  Meter: 4/4.  Time approx 1:53
Flute: G4 - G6 Clarinet: F#3 - C#5 (written) Bassoon: D2 - F#4

F SILENT NIGHT
42 measures. Grade 3+.  Key: C - E – F.  Meter: 4/4- 2/4 - 3/4 - 3/8 - 6/4
Performance time approx. 2:30

Flute: E4 - G6 Clarinet: G3 - B5 (written) Bassoon: F2 - F4

G WE THREE KINGS
69 measures.  Grade 3.  Key: F - G (d minor - e minor).  Meter: 4/4 - 3/4
Performance time approx. 2:08
Flute: C5 - E6 Clarinet: G3 - A4 (written) Bassoon: A2 - D4

SKU: A0.551012

Score: 13 pages, Duration ca. 12:00
Players read from score.
Contents:
1. Dies est laeticiae
2. Synge we to this mery cumpane
3. Nowel: Owt of your slepe aryse
4. Alleluya: A nywe werk is come on honde
5. Mervele noght, Josep.

SKU: A0.551013

Score: 13 pages, Duration ca. 12:10
Players read from score.
Contents:
1. Dies est laeticiae
2. Synge we to this mery cumpane
3. Nowel: Owt of your slepe aryse
4. Alleluya: A nywe werk is come on honde
5. Mervele noght, Josep.

SKU: A0.548634

Silent Night arranged for piano trio (piano, violin & cello). The final verse features a re-harmonization of the melody.

Silent Night

Origins

Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to go with the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous of all Christmas carols – Silent Night.

First Performance

Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs, or to make sure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and both Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg.

Original Score

Eventually, the original score became lost, and consequently, Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public originally recognized Gruber as the composer, many people over time began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818.

Popularity

Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and in multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This particular recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies.

Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind in 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies.

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SKU: A0.739514

These versions of Three Popular Christmas Carols are straightforward arrangement for Flexible trios and are suitable for any combination of Brass, Woodwind, Strings.

The keys chosen are perfect to accompany singing and whilst the arrangements are suitable for school ensembles they will also work well with experienced players.

The arrangements also allows for a great deal of flexibility in presentation for example a piano part is included for rehearsal/performance or if used as a solo

A full set contains a score and a generous set of parts (with permission to copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instruments:

Part 1 Melody in C (Oboe, Flute, Violin 1)

Part 1 Melody in Bb (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Trumpet 1 in Bb)

Part 1 Melody in Bass clef Euphonium, Baritone, Cello etc)

Part 2 Harmony in C (Violin 2)

Part 2 Harmony in Bb (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Trumpet 2 in Bb)

Part 2 Harmony in Eb (Alto Saxophone, Eb Horn)

Part 2 Harmony in F (Cor Anglais, Horn in F)

Part 2 Harmony in alto clef (Viola)

Part 3 Bass in C (Cello, Double Bass, Bassoon , Bass Trombone)

Part 3 Bass in Eb (Baritone Saxophone, Eb Bass Tuba (treble clef)

Part 3 Bass in Bb (Bb Bass Tuba, Trombone (treble clef)

Piano/Keyboard

SKU: A0.722533

Volume 1 of our Christmas collection (the Green Book) contains ten classic Christmas carols that both you and your audience are sure to love.

Be sure to also check out Volumes 2 and 3, each with 10 different carols!

This arrangement is for clarinet quartet (Bb clarinet 1/2/3, bass clarinet). It also works well for clarinet duet and trio.

Other arrangements of these carols, as well as two other volumes of Christmas carols, are available at the publisher link above or at www.customchambermusic.com.

The carols included in Volume 1 are:
    I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
    Angels from the Realms of Glory
    We Three Kings
    Away in a Manger (Mueller)
    O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)
    Joy to the World
    While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
    God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
    O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
    Silent Night


Each carol is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts. Each carol also includes a new original descant counter-melody to feature your soloists and add a unique sound to your performance. The descant and melody are provided on each part to allow flexible solos. You will receive a full score and all individual parts in a single PDF file.